Lele's book on match-fixing scandal

Former BCCI Secretary Jaywant Lele does not believe in the veracity of the match fixing scandal that rocked Indian cricket a few years ago and said he will throw light on the scandal in his yet to be published book.

Lele's book titled When I was There, to be published in November or December, will argue that there was "no question of match fixing in Indian cricket".

"The question of match fixing in Indian cricket does not arise and I was not prepared to believe it," Lele told PTI.

"Before publishing my book I will consult my lawyer to avoid any legal controversy," he said.

Lele was BCCI secretary from 1997 to 2001 when Indian cricket was rocked by the infamous match-fixing scandal.

He said majority of members of the inquiry committee set up to look into the scandal did not believe in match-fixing in Indian cricket.

"Majority of the members were not prepared to buy the theory of match fixing while the investigating agencies kept on repeating a charge of match fixing," Lele said.

"However, action had to be taken against the cricketers after one of the members did not relent," he added.

Lele's book will contain information on Indian coaches including Anshuman Gaekwad, John Wright and Madan Lal. It will also throw light on the appointments of physiotherapists for the Indian team.